St. Louis' New Criminal Justice Council Has 1 Goal — Get Everyone to the Table

from St. Louis Public Radio

Several years ago, judges at the St. Louis Circuit Court came up with a simple idea: get everyone who handles criminal cases — from prosecutors to public defenders to police officers — together to share ideas about making improvements.
Now, legislation awaiting Mayor Lyda Krewson's signature looks to turn an informal gathering into a professional endeavor with paid staff.
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